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Oscar-winning composer pens Mass for the Pope
The musical settings of Ennio Morricone are more likely to be heard at a movie theater than a church, but... Read more
For one young Catholic, music is an apostolate of beauty
An up-and-coming Catholic musician in Michigan aims to expose listeners to God in the same way she did during her... Read more
Singing nun's Madonna cover: not like a prayer
Although it may have been well intentioned, an Italian nun’s choice of Madonna’s “Like a Virgin” as her first single... Read more
Nun who won Italy's 'The Voice' records first album
Universal has released a promotional video for the first album by Sister Cristina Scuccia, the Ursuline nun who won first... Read more
Myanmar celebrates 500 years of Catholicism with music, art
Celebrating 500 years since the arrival of Catholicism in Myanmar, Catholic artists have pooled together to evangelize through a new... Read more
El Salvador youth saved from violence by music
Nearly 1,000 children and teens who live in violent, crime-ridden areas of El Salvador have turned to the Don Bosco... Read more
Korean celebrities create music video ahead of Pope's visit
More than 20 Korean celebrities have come together in making a music video honoring Pope Francis’ upcoming visit, and is... Read more
Nun who won 'The Voice Italy' says priorities are Jesus, prayer
Speaking to reporters for the first time after her victory on The Voice Italy, Sister Cristina Scuccia said that she... Read more
DC concert to share message of Bl. John XXIII, John Paul II
An upcoming concert in Washington, D.C., will celebrate the lives and canonizations of Popes John XXIII and John Paul II,... Read more
Hymn-writing competition announced for Chinese Catholics
An international competition launching next month will invite Mandarin Chinese-speaking Catholics throughout the world to compose devotional religious hymns for... Read more
Vatican composer seeks to portray Bible through music
A well-known composer and professor in Rome has revealed his goal of depicting the Bible through musical composition, stressing that... Read more
Rome university launches course on liturgical music
A pontifical university in Rome has launched a master's program in Gregorian chant and the use of the organ at... Read more
Ohio University band gives Vatican taste of America
Priests and Vatican employees opened their office windows this afternoon to find out why they were hearing trumpets and drums,... Read more
Music journalist explores religious qualities of rock 'n' roll
Rock ‘n’ roll is innately religious and expresses a desire for the infinite, according to one of Ireland’s leading music... Read more
Orchestra performance inspires Pope's message on peace
Pope Benedict XVI believes that music can help bring different nations and creeds together – as shown by the renowned... Read more
